About this season
Kingswood Country is an Australian sitcom that screened from 1980 to 1984 on the Seven Network. The series started on 30 January 1980 and was a spin-off from a sketch on comedy program The Naked Vicar Show that had featured Ross Higgins as a blustering bigot. It was produced by RS Productions.
Episodes (13)
1. Bye Bye Budgie
Aired 18 June 1980 • 30 min
According to Ted, he laughed at death on a daily basis during the war and nothing can disturb our man of steel, except a good dose of reality, so he gets a nasty shock when his anniversary gift to Greta and Bruno turns him into a condemned man.
2. The Big Sleeper
Aired 25 June 1980 • 30 min
When the house is ransacked during the night,Ted decides to set his famous Kokoda Trap to catch the culprit.
3. The Royal Visit
Aired 2 July 1980 • 30 min
Graham Kennedy, The King, is coming to dine at Wombat Crescent and for some reason Thelma is very excited. Ted is not impressed. For a start Graham comes to Melbourne and it's not as if he is someone really important like Peter Brock. Still, a man has to lend a hand, but Ted lends two left feet.
4. Police Release Me
Aired 9 July 1980 • 30 min
When Craig is mistakenly arrested at a demonstration, Ted's determination to clear the good name of Bullpitt lands him in gaol. a BIG thank you to T.S. who made this synopsis possible.
5. Divorce Bullpitt Style
Aired 16 July 1980 • 30 min
After Uncle Bob & Merle split up again, Thel's plans to re-unite them land Ted in hot water.
6. There's No Place Like Rome
Aired 23 July 1980 • 30 min
The bloody woman's at it again. This time she's tarryhootin' around Italy with Bruno's Mum. Then Bruno's Dad comes to stay. It makes a man wonder why he fought and won the war in the first place because Italians wander in and out like they own the joint. The world's picking on Ted as usual.
7. Boom Boom Bullpitt
Aired 30 July 1980 • 30 min
Craig brings home a guinea pig his Mum names Terry. The Uni Professor rings & tells them they must be quarantined now be cause the guinea pig has a contagious disease. A few unexpected guests have to share their quarantine, so Ted uses this time to practice his army re-union entertainment act. a BIG thank you to TS who made this synopsis possible.
8. The Miracle Of Wombat Crescent
Aired 7 August 1980 • 30 min
Ted's plans to get rich quick get out of hand when the detergent he's selling proves to be stronger than expected.
9. Guess Who's Burning The Dinner
Aired 13 August 1980 • 30 min
After Bob and Merle stay for the weekend, Ted and Bob make a big wager - with the Kingswood going to the winner.
10. The Bard Of Wombat Crescent
Aired 20 August 1980 • 30 min
Ted's role in the downfall of Adolf Hitler is vividly recreated when he enters a national playwriting competition. a BIG thank you to TS who made this synopsis possible.
11. Bury My Heart In Wombat Crescent
Aired 10 September 1980 • 30 min
After Ted applies for the sales manager's job, a computer error sparks off an all-new, power crazy Ted Bullpitt.
12. Illegal Eagle
Aired 17 September 1980 • 30 min
When Ted decides to fight a parking fine, the legal system finds the Bullpitt form of justice unlike any other. a BIG thank you to TS who made this synopsis possible.
13. Till Yodelling Do Us Part
Aired 24 September 1980 • 30 min
When Ted throws down a challenge to the Guinness Book of Records,the Bullpitt household is thrown into turmoil. a BIG thank you to TS who made this synopsis possible.